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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
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Nikon B500
L840 vs B500
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Model Number: |
XG-1 |
L840 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
EVF |
Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$399.95 |
$299.95 |
Street Price: |
$2,018.29 |
$448.00 |
Date Available: |
2014-08-15 |
2015-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
20.0 oz
(567 g)
includes batteries
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19.0 oz
(538 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.7 x
3.5 x
3.8 in.
(119 x
89 x
97 mm)
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4.5 x
3.1 x
3.8 in.
(114 x
78 x
96 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
16.0 |
16.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.3 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.34 microns |
1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
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Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2304 x 1728
(4.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2272 x 1704
(3.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3456 x 3456
(11.9 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG |
JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
9.0 |
7.4 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
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1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p)
1280x720 (30p/25p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (15p/12.5p)
640x480 (120p/100p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (AVC/H.264 with stereo sound) |
MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
smc PENTAX zoom lens, 15 elements in13 groups with 6 aspherical elements |
Zoom-Nikkor ED VR; 12 elements in 9 groups including ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
1,248mm
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23 -
855mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.3 -
223.6mm
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4 -
152mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
52.00x |
38.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 (wide) / 5.6 (tele) - ?? |
f/3.0 or f/6.0 (wide) / f/6.5 or f/13 (tele) -- with -2.0 AV ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
60 cm to Infinity
23.6 in to Infinity
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30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
2x Dynamic Fine Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: Single-AF, Multi-AF, Object Tracking , Face detection AF, Cont. AF |
Contrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
No |
No |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF: 200K-dot LCD with diopter adjustment dial (diopter range unavailable) |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots
(153,000 px)
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921,000 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
8.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
125 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *Available when using Auto mode |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual WB, Color Temp (1900K, 3000K, 3500, 5500, 7000, 9000K, 10000K) |
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 30 sec |
1/1500 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot; Face detection supported |
Matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
No |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Face Beautifier, Handheld Night, Screen Mode, Pet Mode, Sunset, Fireworks, Multi Exposure, Sport,
Night Portrait, Landscape, Portrait, Snow, Children, Party, Custom Settings; HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode |
Smart Portrait, Backlighting, Bird Watching, Beach, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Moon, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Scene Auto Selector, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Special Effects |
Self Timer: |
10s, 2s, Remote 3 seconds |
10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Flash Off, Flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Sync., Slow Sync.+ Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash On, w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; Slow Syncro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
ISO 800: Wide: 1.64 ft - 20 ft; Tele: approx. 3.9 ft - 12 ft |
Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.9m [T]: 1.5 to 3.5m |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (AVC/H.264 with stereo sound) |
MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Included Memory: |
15.4 MB |
20.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
Yes |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional infrared |
Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
DC Input, Micro (Type-D) HDMI |
Micro (Type-D) HDMI, DC input |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
9.0 |
7.4 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
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7 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
240 shots |
740 shots (NiMH AA) |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LB-060 |
4 x AA |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Alkaline, Lithium disposables; NiMH rechargeables |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LB-060 Lithium-ion rechargeabe
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4 x Alkaline AAs
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
No |
No |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
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OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
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Available in black or red. (Other colors may be available depending on region.) |